Financial Analyst

Description: We are looking for a highly driven Financial Analyst expert who is primarily in charge of all business forecasting. A strong candidate combines a strong analytical mindset with technical ability and excellent people skills. The role will be a critical member of the Accounting and Finance team, reporting to the Vice President of Finance. As Able continues to service the air freight market for perishable and pharma goods, this position supports the analysis in decision-making in all matters operational, financial, and strategic. Requirements: Assist in preparing the monthly financial statements including performing variance analysis vs. prior year and budget Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement Partnering with business leaders to review monthly financials and weekly KPIs Lead the annual budget process and maintain the company financial model Assist in pricing new business opportunities and performing other ad hoc analyses to support various business decisions Support the preparation of the quarterly and monthly presentations for the Board and our Investors Must demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and compliance capability while in the workplace and/or performing duties on behalf of Able Freight Align with Able Freight’s stated Mission, Vision and Values, following and while enforcing standard policies as indicated in the Employee Handbook All other work-related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Finance QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of financial planning & analysis experience is preferred Passion and excitement for numbers and creative problem solving Knowledge of accounting principles and financial statement analysis Three statement financial modeling Ability to analyze large data sets and draw conclusions from sometimes messy data Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v/x lookup formulas, charts and graphs) Experiencing building BI dashboards and the ability to navigate/retrieve information from a relational database Ability to work independently; thrive in fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize responsibilities Experience working for a Private Equity backed business Strong attention to detail and highly organized Curious learner with strong ethic of continuous improvement Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus Advanced level computer skills in MS Office (e.g., Word, Outlook) Ability to work independently; thrive in fast paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize responsibilities Strong attention to detail and highly organized Excellent oral and written communication skills EDUCATION A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or in a relevant technical subject PREFERRED SKILLS Experience in the freight forwarding, airline, or logistics industry We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. This job description is a summary of duties for which you as an employee are expected to perform in your assignment. It is by no means an all-inclusive list, rather a broad guide to expected duties. As an employee you must understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent and may be modified at any time. At the request of management, any employee may be asked to perform additional duties, responsibilities, or projects without notice. Please click on the link to view our Candidate Privacy Notice.